Health Research Foundation Medal of Honour

Eligibility

Nominations for this year’s prestigious HRF Medal of Honour are now open. To nominate an outstanding individual, complete the nomination form by July 15. Submitted nominations will be considered for up to two award cycles. The nominee’s work/research must have been performed in Canada by a Canadian resident.

Summary

Since its inception in 1945, the Medal of Honour has been awarded to remarkable individuals whose research or contributions to public policies supportive of research and development in Canada have achieved international recognition. All recipients have made pivotal contributions to the advancement of knowledge in the health sciences and/or the improvement of therapeutics healthcare.

The award recipient receives $20,000 to donate to the research-based, Canadian academic institution of their choice, along with being presented with the prestigious Medal of Honour at the HRF’s annual awards event.

Application deadlines

Program application deadline

Applications can be made from now until July 15th, 2025.

Submitted nominations will be considered for up to two award cycles. The nominee’s work/research must have been performed in Canada by a Canadian resident.

Any queries regarding the HRF Medal of Honour, please submit to Wilma Deen, Executive Director HRF, via email. Media enquiries can be sent to wdeen@imc-mnc.ca.